A Russian spy ship is a warning the budget cannot ignore
The sight of a Russian spy ship around UK waters in recent weeks, for the second time this year, should focus every mind ahead of the November Budget argues Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP.
Is UK defence ready for rising electronic warfare threats?
Electronic warfare is evolving at great speed worldwide, revealing UK shortfalls in skills, coordination and resilience that could undermine both defence and essential services, argues Lord Ravensdale.
E7 delays and cost strain show UK procurement ongoing issues
The E7 review lays out a bleak pattern of cost drift, slipping milestones, and shrinking capability. Hard to square official optimism with the evidence on the ground, argues Lee Pilgrim.
Russia threatens nuclear armageddon
Putin’s nuclear threats are bluff. Russia’s cornered, not strong, and the West should call the Kremlin’s bluff like Kennedy and Reagan did, argues Lt Col Stuart Crawford (Ret).
Milei turns to Falklands as Argentina’s troubles mount
Argentina’s Milei has revived the Falklands claim at the UN. With London distracted and his economy in crisis, he’s gambling on weakness.
MOD pressed on utility of foreign drone programmes
While flights of new uncrewed systems in Australia and the United States are being closely followed by the UK, procurement choices remain tied to its own Strategic Defence Review and investment plan.
NATO is suffering from ‘Boiling Frog Syndrome’
NATO must draw the line somewhere rather than let history repeat itself with lines someday drawn in Berlin, or the English Channel.
Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country?
Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country? The question comes up often, usually with a note of scepticism.
The uncertain future of the Type 32 Frigate
With costs rising across the defence portfolio, the Royal Navy may be forced to make hard choices. Delaying or dropping Type 32 remains a very real possibility.
Challenger tanks ‘too few to matter’ in modern war
Challenger 2s in Ukraine were praised for accuracy and protection but struggled with weight, mobility and logistics. Four destroyed. Few remain. Challenger 3 is new but comes in too few numbers argues Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford.
